Kingshurst is a residential area located in the northeastern part of Solihull, West Midlands. It is situated near the border with Birmingham, providing easy access to both Solihull town centre and Birmingham city. The area features a mix of housing, including post-war council estates and more modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, with Babbs Mill Lake and Nature Reserve offering green space for recreation.
The area is well-connected by public transport, with regular bus services linking Kingshurst to nearby towns and cities. Major roads like the A452 provide convenient access to the M6 and M42 motorways. Kingshurst has a community-focused atmosphere, with facilities such as Kingshurst Community Primary School and local sports clubs. While it is primarily a residential area, its proximity to larger urban centres makes it a practical location for commuters.
Area overview
On average Kingshurst has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kingshurst is £37,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingshurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Kingshurst Population
6,659
Population density
4,550.1 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
5,503
82.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
255
3.83%
Other White
214
3.21%
Caribbean
110
1.65%
Indian
99
1.49%
Total population: 6,660
Religion
Christian
3,099
46.55%
No religion
2,939
44.14%
Not answered
381
5.72%
Muslim
138
2.07%
Hindu
39
0.59%
Total population: 6,658
Education (age 16+)
No qualifications
1,309
25.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
991
19.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
879
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
817
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
630
12.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,072
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
2,644
52.12%
Retired
982
19.36%
Looking after home or family
350
6.9%
Long-term sick or disabled
308
6.07%
Student
268
5.28%
Total 16+ residents: 5,073
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns with a mortgage
763
28.75%
Owns outright
727
27.39%
Social rents from council
675
25.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
11.12%
Other social rented
138
5.2%
Total households: 2,654
Housing type
Semi-detached
1,162
43.8%
Purpose-built flat
695
26.2%
Terraced
565
21.3%
Detached
209
7.88%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
15
0.57%
Total households: 2,653
Property prices in Kingshurst
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Kingshurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Kingshurst in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingshurst over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
3
£375,000
£352,500
£362,500
£387,500
£397,500
Flats
8
£120,000
£77,400
£99,875
£120,000
£147,625
Semi-Detached
27
£267,135
£205,900
£225,000
£295,000
£322,000
Terraced
15
£220,000
£155,000
£177,500
£237,500
£261,450
10 years median price trend
in Kingshurst
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingshurst.
